The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has officially opened the application period for its Spring 2026 internship program, offering valuable opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of the cattle and beef industry. “The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has announced that that the application period has now opened for their internship program for the Spring 2026 semester. …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially opened applications for the 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants, announcing up to $18 million in funding to strengthen the connection between local farmers and school nutrition programs across the country. “The USDA says that they will invest up to $18 million in farm to school projects connecting farmers with child …
By Clint Thompson Farm bill educational meetings highlight the National Cotton Council’s work this week across the Southeast. The Georgia meetings, which are being conducted by the Georgia Cotton Commission, National Cotton Council, Southern Cotton Growers and the Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association, are designed to inform cotton producers, industry firms and agribusinesses with critical information regarding the farm bill provisions …
A Pioneer in Agriculture Henry A. Wallace is widely celebrated as the father of hybrid seed corn and the founder of the Pioneer Hybrid Seed Company. His groundbreaking work in developing hybrid corn transformed American agriculture, significantly increasing crop yields and shaping modern farming practices. Wallace’s contributions to agriculture were both scientific and entrepreneurial, establishing him as a pivotal figure …
The 2025 U.S. corn harvest is officially underway in parts of the country, with early activity concentrated in the southern states. According to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, harvest progress is slightly ahead of the five-year average, but crop conditions are starting to show signs of stress due to continued dry weather. “Four percent of U.S. acreage harvested by September 7th, …
On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan five-year reauthorization of the USDA’s grain inspection program, a critical move for the nation’s grain value chain. The United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act ensures the program continues beyond its current expiration date of September 30, with key updates aimed at advancing technology in grain grading. The legislation reflects growing …
The latest data from Purdue University and the CME Group shows that farmer sentiment declined in August 2025, marking the third consecutive month of decline. The drop reflects ongoing concerns about market volatility, production costs, and future profitability—especially among grain producers. “Farmer sentiment as measured by Purdue University and the CME group dropped in August for the third month in …
As peanut farmers prepare to enter the fields, checking crop maturity and getting ready for digging and harvest, market signals continue to raise concerns. Despite strong yields in the U.S., peanut prices are under significant pressure due to global oversupply. “Well peanut farmers are getting ready to move into the field as they check their maturity of the peanuts making …
With the threat of New World Screwworm on the horizon, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is taking proactive steps to prepare the state’s livestock industry. A coordinated meeting and workshop have been planned to ensure the state is fully equipped to respond quickly and effectively if the parasite is detected. We sat down with Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of Alabama …
The Georgia Beef Board is proud to support the future of the beef industry by sponsoring the inaugural National Youth Cattleworking Contest, set to take place in Athens, Georgia, from September 16–17. This national event is designed to highlight the talents and skills of young cattle producers from across the country. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia …
